Sometimes, or most of the time, there’s a phone call from a potentially new or even existing client who is in need of an attorney for a very specific practice. But the problem is, you don’t specialize in that matter. Another alternative issue is that you do specialize in the practice, but there are circumstances that prevent you from taking on that case, i.e., overscheduled, vacation, short on time, family emergencies, health issues, and the list goes on. It can be for a variety of reasons.
Yet, to show good faith and possibly make some financial gain in your services, there are methods of reaching out to other attorneys who can actually represent the client’s legal needs. Attorney referral is another form of financial award and or courtesy among other lawyers through proper channels.
Not all attorneys can represent potential clients for their specific legal help. Some lawyers specialize in different matters, while others have a free range in the industry. The following are the benefits of referring out to other legal counselors, which both attorneys can win out of, but more importantly, the client wins, too!
One of the many significant benefits of attorney referrals is the good opportunity to expand your professional network, which helps you grow more potential clients with time. This is a great concept of building relationships amongst other lawyers so there can be a streamline of future referrals that can support your career. Eventually, you would have a list of contacts of different firms that are well connected with yours and can meet the client’s full satisfaction. Here at KAASS LAW, we aim for prestige communications, full transparency, and consistent follow-ups for these potential clients and or attorney referrals.
Representing a high volume of clients can be very challenging. This is especially so if a firm is understaffed, overwhelmed, or just simply doesn’t have enough time. When partnering with other lawyers through a referral service or just with your internal network, referring out potential clients can help save the value of time and resources for everyone involved. This allows you to focus more on the caseload that you’re currently working on. KAASS LAW has the means to utilize our time and resources, but also point the right direction for these potentially new clients to the right attorneys to accomplish their endeavors.
In the modern scope of the legal world, there are some clients who are looking for highly specific attorneys for complex, multi-layered issues. It makes for some lawyers to turn it down at first if the case sounds complicated. However, with the right encouragement, you can keep it simple and refer the case out to someone you know who is fit for the job. This can potentially open up collaborative opportunities through the exchange of ideas and inputs for a successful career. KAASS LAW aims towards keeping an open mind for any potential case. We open our arms to any certified specialists in the legal field and invite them as value member to our family.
Attorney referrals strengthen your reputation and help increase your notoriety within the community. By proxy, you created free marketing for yourself with minimal cost. Referring clients to attorneys that you know can handle those cases really well builds strong ties and makes you more well-connected. KAASS LAW values these relationships and never encourages one-sided communications. Loyalty is a fundamental concept that we honor the most. We’re transparent and fair when it comes down to attorney fees or agreements. As long it doesn’t violate or make it a conflict of interest that might potentially sabotage the client’s case.
For anyone curious, the Rules of Professional Conduct, chapter 1.5.1, explains how attorney fees should be handled. That way, everyone has a fair understanding of how to better themselves as an attorney. This also helps bringing awareness to the client as well. Overall, attorney referrals are a powerful tool for growing your practice. It helps strengthen your professional career and establish a better relationship with your clients and the legal community.
By doing so, you get a substantial amount of financial gain or do it in good faith. But more importantly, you build a strong trust of network attorneys who can rely on each other if needed. Partnering with other legal firms through referrals is good for everyone. Work never stops, and business is always moving. Here at KAASS LAW, we are fully well experienced and have a panel of expert attorneys that we can refer to. If you wish to be a part of our community and vice versa, please reach us. Contact us at any time via email or phone call. Additionally, any potential clients are welcome to contact us at any given time!
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